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Trieu: Michigan football making push for in-state recruiting targets
TL;DR
Michigan football coaches are actively recruiting in-state targets during the spring evaluation period, focusing on top prospects like Dakota Guerrant and Myles Smith. The Wolverines are gaining momentum against competitors like Oregon and Texas A&M.
Key points
- Michigan coaches are recruiting in-state players during spring evaluation.
- Dakota Guerrant is the top junior wide receiver in Michigan.
- Myles Smith is a four-star hybrid pass-rusher visiting in June.
- Michigan is competing with Oregon and Texas A&M for Guerrant.
- Lundon Hampton is also a target, visiting on June 5.
Dakota GuerrantMyles SmithLundon HamptonMichigan Wolverines
It is now the spring evaluation period, and coaches are on the road.
Michigan’s staff is on the road, and hit in-state programs hard this week.
Seven coaches were at Harper Woods for wide receiver Dakota Guerrant, the state’s top junior. Wide receivers coach Micah Simon has led the charge there, as Michigan looks to gain ground on Oregon, the perceived leader. Texas A&M also remains as a top choice. The Wolverines have gotten Guerrant on campus twice this spring, first for a practice and then for the spring game. He’s set to return on June 19 for his official visit.
June 19 is also when Farmington four-star Myles Smith, a hybrid pass-rusher, will take his official to Michigan. The Wolverine staff was at his school Thursday as well, which led to the finalization of that official visit date.
Running backs coach Tony Alford was at Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills for Lundon Hampton, a two-way standout who the Wolverines like at running back. Hampton is taking an official visit to Michigan on June 5, and the latest talk is the Wolverines have moved into the lead over Purdue, Michigan State and Kentucky.
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Michigan was also at Muskegon for defensive end Recarder Kitchen, who is committed to the Wolverines. The staff has made certain to not take that for granted, and have been at his school frequently during the allotted recruiting periods. He also has been to campus including recently for the spring game.
Michigan is making a push for Gideon Gash, a four-star defensive back from Detroit Catholic Central.
The staff stopped at Detroit Catholic Central for four-star defensive back Gideon Gash. The Wolverines are making an attempt there but Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Alabama and LSU are all among the top contenders.
Several new offers were extended.
Brother Rice sophomore Tyler Trusel was offered as a wide receiver. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound Trusel also plays defensive back. He has a long list of offers, but says Michigan will be heavily considered. Michigan also is recruiting his teammate Jayden Bell, a four-star defensive end.
Q&A
Who are the top in-state recruits Michigan football is targeting?
Michigan football is focusing on Dakota Guerrant, a wide receiver, and Myles Smith, a hybrid pass-rusher, as their top in-state recruits.
When is Dakota Guerrant's official visit to Michigan?
Dakota Guerrant is scheduled for his official visit to Michigan on June 19.
What other schools are competing for Dakota Guerrant's commitment?
Oregon, Texas A&M, Purdue, Michigan State, and Kentucky are among the schools competing for Dakota Guerrant's commitment.
What is the significance of the spring evaluation period for Michigan football?
The spring evaluation period is crucial for Michigan football coaches to assess and recruit top talent, particularly in-state prospects.
